Deepgram Startup Program

AI builders and early-stage startups get up to $100K in credits for Deepgram speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and Voice Agent.

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Deepgram Startup Program is an AI and ML perk from Deepgram worth up to $100K, open to any startup.

Value: Up to $100K
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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While you apply

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Applying to Deepgram takes a few minutes.

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What you get

Inside Deepgram Startup Program

Up to $100,000 in Deepgram API credits (STT, TTS, Voice Agent) to be used within 12 months, plus invite-only networking events and engineering support.

Source: The provider's official program page (deepgram.com/startup-program) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Credits must be used within 12 months; review within ~1 week, credits deposited 24-48h after acceptance.
Other requirements: Must be an AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or launching within the next 6 months, and committed to actively building and engaging with the Deepgram community.

How to claim

How to apply for Deepgram Startup Program

Steps to apply

1Create a Deepgram account
2apply at deepgram.com/startup-program with your Project ID.

Good to know: Verified on official page. Credit amount is an 'up to' ceiling awarded per applicant.

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Source: The provider's official program page (deepgram.com/startup-program) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “Up to $100k Deepgram credits to build with Deepgram's powerful STT, TTS, voice agent capabilities.”

Value is the headline maximum Deepgram advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Deepgram Startup Program: common questions

How much is Deepgram Startup Program worth?

Deepgram Startup Program is worth up to $100K.

Who qualifies for Deepgram Startup Program?

Deepgram Startup Program is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Must be an AI builder or early-stage startup, in production or launching within the next 6 months, and committed to actively building and engaging with the Deepgram community.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Deepgram Startup Program?

No. Deepgram Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Deepgram Startup Program?

Create a Deepgram account, then apply at deepgram.com/startup-program with your Project ID.

How long do I have to use Deepgram Startup Program, and does it expire?

Credits must be used within 12 months; review within ~1 week, credits deposited 24-48h after acceptance.

Is Deepgram Startup Program available outside the US?

Deepgram Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has Deepgram Startup Program changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Deepgram's page for it 3 times since August 15, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Deepgram Startup Program's terms over time

We have read Deepgram's page for it (deepgram.com/startup-program) 3 times since August 15, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Every startup program change we found this quarter

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